Worcester Railers Named 2023-24 ECHL Community Service Team of the Year

The Worcester Railers Hockey Club have been named the 2023-24 ECHL Community Service Team of the Year. The Railers are five-time recipients of the league Community Service award, having secured it in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

"We are honored that the ECHL has once again recognized the Railers' unparalleled community efforts," Chief Operating Officer Michael G. Myers said. "We are proud of our impact in Central Massachusetts and ability to give back to local families and non-profits."

Established in 2016, the Worcester Railers HC Foundation has donated more than $1.6 million and has partnered with over 750 local community organizations throughout Central Massachusetts. The Foundation aims to make the sport of hockey accessible for all and has a primary focus on youth-based organizations in Central Mass.

During the 2023-24 season, the foundation donated more than $200,000 dollars to non-profits, contributed more than 2,500 volunteer hours, and welcomed more than 2,000 Worcester Public Schools fourth graders for the team's flagship community program, Skate to Success.

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